Community Assistance
Please mail this form to:
1594 Concession Six, RR#2
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Ontario L0S 1J0
or visit www.redroofretreat.com
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An ever increasing number of committed
people and organizations assist our agency.
We invite you to join us as a sponsor, a
volunteer or for a co-op placement.
I/We would like to make a donation to
Red Roof Retreat.
Help someone grow, watch them bloom.
Please accept this donation of $
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Money Order
Cheque (payable to Red Roof Retreat)
Monthly (please contact me)
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I/We would like to become a member
of Red Roof Retreat.
General Membership $25.00
Family Membership $15.00
(for families already using services)
Membership includes the newsletter (mail or email),
early bird notifications and reduced rates for special
events, and helps to support, promote and expand
Red Roof Retreat.
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In the Beginning...
Steffanie Bjorgan has been a leader in
the Niagara Region in the quest for
achieving an appropriate lifestyle for
people with special needs.
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Rotary Club and
Niagara Falls Rotary Club Foundation
More of our donors & sponsors are listed on our website.
After five years of teaching, Steffanie
Bjorgan’s second son was born with
Cerebral Palsy. Steffanie and her
husband Moe, quickly discovered that,
with love and boundless energy, much
can be done to support and enhance the
lives of people with special needs.
They established Red Roof Retreat as a
place for children to learn and grow in a
fun, safe and nurturing environment.
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SERVING CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
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Charitable Registration #88759 2285 RR0001
Rent the Red Roof Ranch
for family BBQs, workshops
or any special event!
Call for more information.
1594 Concession Six, RR#2
Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0
tel. 905.684.0235
www.redroofretreat.com
office@redroofretreat.com
Charitable Registration #88759 2285 RR0001
Since 2001, Red Roof Retreat,
a Niagara Region Charity, has
provided opportunities for children
and young adults with special
needs to participate in summer
camp programs, day programs,
and educational programs at our
fully accessible locations.
Mission Statement
Red Roof Retreat provides quality
recreational, educational and respite
services to children, youth and young adults
with special needs and their families.
Red Roof Retreat provides respite, recreation
and education for children and young adults
with a variety of special needs, including:
Camps located at the Niagara Peninsula
Children’s Centre and the Red Roof Ranch
provide children with:
0 overnight respite services for weekend
0 swimming
Red Roof Retreat will develop a place where
relationships are developed, awareness
created and bonds are nurtured through
understanding and respect for each
individual’s special needs.
and summer one week blocks (ages 3-18)
0 summer day camp for ages 5 to 21
0 summer augmentative communication
camp
0 daytime activities for young adults
We create opportunities for relationships
to develop and for skills to grow.
0 continuing education for care givers
and professionals
0 creating awareness of issues for people
0 woodworking
0 gym
0 crafts
0 special visitors & outings
0 interaction with farm animals
0 snacks
0 indoor and outdoor facilities
with special needs
0 educational school trips for all ages
0 seasonal horseback riding
Our Future Goals include:
increased respite services; a pre-school
summer camp; therapeutic
experiences, including music therapy;
completion of the wheelchair accessible
hiking trail; completion of Phase 2 & 3
of the accessible playground;
and community partnerships with
organizations interested in providing
creative opportunities for people
with special needs.